Religion and Politics

Okay, so some people say that religion and politics do not mix, but they very much do. When a candidate is running for a certain position they says where they stand on certain issues, and they are saying this to get voters. Certain issues like abortion, euthanasia, energy and many other things are some of these issues. Many religious leaders have discussed these issues as well, ergo there is more than just politics that matter when talking about these issues.

Well, the US Catholic Bishops have discussed what it is that they are trying to do, and it is not forcing Catholics to vote for certain candidates. There is a document titled "The Challenge of Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship" In this document it says that Catholics should take what they already do, and apply it, EVERYWHERE. This is what is supposed to be done, because as Christians there are certain things that are just wrong like controlling one of God's children lives. No person has any right to do that, and abortion does just that. There are other issues that do that too, like the death penalty. Who are we to decide when someone needs to be killed? This document talks about all of this and how people should vote based on thier Catholic beliefs and values. It also says that catholic a person should be involved in the politics by either working, or volunteering. Catholics can always talk to running candidates to be involved too. This will keep people actively embracing God and certain morals in politics.

As a Christian I completely agree with everything that was said in that document. I have grown up with values and morals that I sometimes do take for granted but when it comes to me voting in November, they will play a large role. Christians should always be honest and true to their faith because God sees all. All that the bishops were saying is that as a Christian there is a role that is there and that is influential. If a person votes based on a political party, okay, but it should be kept in mind where these parties stand when it comes to morals and right and wrong. Over all religion and politics do definitely mix and when it comes to voting people need to remember this!


Link to "The Challenge of Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship": http://usccb.org/issues-and-action/faithful-citizenship/upload/Forming-Consciences-Faithful-Citizenship-bulletin-insert.pdf